Starbucks Workers Fund
Funding Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Starbucks Workers Fund
Geographic Scope: Starbucks locations nationwide
Focus Areas: Supporting current and former Starbucks activists and organizers fighting to democratize their workplaces and the economy.
Award Amount: $2,500 individual stipends
Status: Currently closed; will reopen when donations cover at least ten $2,500 stipends
- Organizing costs (laptops, phones, banners)
- Critical needs (housing, food, healthcare)
- Other costs supporting workplace activism
Eligible Uses
Worker activists and organizers use stipends to cover:- Strategy and leadership coaching
- Organizing training
- Resources for workplace activism
Additional Support
Beyond cash stipends, recipients receive:Note: The Starbucks Worker Fund Committee will prioritize funds for Starbucks workers but may disburse funds in solidarity with workers building collective power in other companies and industries.
Contact: [email protected]
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Submit online application - Takes approximately 10-20 minutes
- Can be completed on computer, tablet, or smartphone
- Can save and return later to finish
- Do NOT use your work email
2. Application Content - Four questions with 50-word limit each:
- What is the issue or demand you are addressing?
- Describe the kinds of activities you've engaged in (or want to engage in) to make your job or workplace better
- Why are these activities important to you?
- (Fourth question not fully specified in materials)
3. Supporting Materials
- Optional: Upload files verifying activism (screenshots, documents, videos, social media posts, etc.)
4. Demographics Section
- Optional
- Does not affect application outcome
- Data used internally and in aggregate only
5. Application Review - Within two weeks of submission, receive decision notice via email
6. Interview - If selected, schedule 15-30 minute phone call to discuss application
7. Final Decision - Within 2 weeks of interview
8. Payment Terms - If accepted, have 2 weeks to accept terms and provide payment information
9. Receive Payment - Typically within 4-6 weeks of initial submission
- Currently or formerly employed at Starbucks
- Worker who builds collective power with coworkers or pressures those in power to make lasting change
- At least 18 years old
- Have Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
- Have US bank account
- Have not previously received a stipend from this Fund
- Individual applicants only (not organizations)
Eligibility Requirements
- No reporting required
- Money can be used as you see fit to support organizing needs
- Will receive optional survey 2-3 months after payment
- Can apply again if 12 months or more have passed since last stipend
- Stipend is taxable income; will receive 1099 for tax filing
After Receiving Funds
- Do not use work email to protect yourself from employer surveillance
- Funding is for individuals only, but recipients have redistributed funds to other workers or organizations
- Contact Fund staff for guidance on how to start a petition or stage a workplace walkout
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